Dr. Mark Kaplan, Chair of Microbiology and Immunology at Indiana University and Editor-In-Chief of ImmunoHorizons, shares his insights on the complexities of academic publishing. He dives into the vital roles of T helper 9 cells in lung inflammation and the significance of gamma delta T cells in wound healing. Kaplan also discusses the challenges of submitting research during the pandemic and the importance of platforms like ImmunoHorizons for advancing immunological research that might otherwise go unnoticed.